Head-to-Head
Arahi 8vsBondi 9
The Arahi 8 is a daily trainer shoe while the Bondi 9 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Arahi 8 retails for $150 while the Bondi 9 comes in at $170 — a $20 difference. The Arahi 8 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Bondi 9. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 10.5 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 43 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Low | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good | Very Good |
